Focus on the Family Singapore regularly contributes opinions on pertinent issues relating to family and relationships to the press. Here are the stories featuring our expert opinions and the letters we have contributed to the editor.

/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/in_the_press/itp_parents_mistakes_at_exam_time.jpg
IN THE PRESS

Parents' Mistakes at Exam Time

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
14 Oct 2019
Parenting experts say nagging and increasing anxiety for children during an already stressful time can cause harm
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/inthepress_tn.jpg
IN THE PRESS

Keeping Children Safe in Public Spaces after Jewel Mirror Incident: Public Can Help Parents Too

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
09 Sep 2019
Some common safeguards for keeping young children safe...
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/inthepress_tn.jpg
IN THE PRESS

Parenting Stress Could Lead to Poor Mother-child Relationships: NTU Study

Today Online
Republished with permission
09 Sep 2019
To better help mothers, she said that society needs to be “intentional” in affirming and encouraging mothers.
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/in_the_press/itp_children_taking_public_transport.jpg
IN THE PRESS

When should parents allow their children to take public transport on their own?

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
28 Aug 2019
Parents should consider a child's developmental readiness and maturity...
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/in_the_press/itp_beyond_the_kiss.jpg
IN THE PRESS

Beyond the kiss: Realistic scenarios presented in students' module

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
28 Aug 2019
Beyond instituting a curriculum for students, an important preventive measure would be to equip parents...
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/inthepress_tn.jpg
IN THE PRESS

The Benefits of Flexible Work Life Arrangement on Parenting

Lianhe Wanbao
Republished with permission
19 Aug 2019
There are more people seeking a greater balance for family life...
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/inthepress_tn.jpg
IN THE PRESS

The Benefits of Flexible Work Life Arrangement on Parenting

Lianhe Wanbao
Republished with permission
19 Aug 2019
The benefits of flexible work life arrangement empowers employees to have greater work life harmony.
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/in_the_press/itp_flexi_work.jpg
IN THE PRESS

How Some Companies Are Offering Flexible Work Arrangements for Families

CNA
Republished with permission
03 Jul 2019
The Government will soon launch a series of dialogues to help parents strike a balance between work and family...
/images/FOTFS_SiteTemplate/in_the_press/blog_itp_dialogues.jpg
IN THE PRESS

Dialogues Planned to Find Work-life Solutions for New Parents

The Straits Times
Republished with permission
17 Jun 2019
A real culture shift will take effort from both employers and employees. Employers should treat work-life integration...

Upcoming Events

Blogs

Free Resources

Give / Volunteer